Newsletter

We hope that you are finding ways to bring what your soul is hungry for into these short days.

This month, we’ve got some great workshops and classes and the very monumental occurrence of the release of our debut album on the 15th of December. We’ll start off the month with a workshop: “Not So Odd Times – Fun With Odd Times and Meters -or- It’s Just 2’s and 3’s” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 1st, 10-noon more info below.

Our debut album, “Music for Everyday Life” is in the duplication phase right now and should arrive in Colorado very soon! You can get your tickets to our CD release party on December 15th here or by visiting one of the local ticket outlets (Paradise, Cirque, Lizzy’s Mkt).

If you are not able to make the CD release Party, you can pre-order a copy of the CD directly from us by paying $18 via paypal here and make sure to share your mailing address. After December 15th, the physical CD will be available on CD Baby and for digital download on iTunes and other such online music retailers as well as at several local NFV businesses.

many blessings,
Arlyn and David

— UPCOMING from the Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble —

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, clarinet, tenor saxophone, marching baritone, and voices.

World Music ~ Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm at the Paradise Theatre. CD release party. tickets or visit one of the local ticket outlets (Paradise, Cirque, Lizzy’s Mkt).

— Upcoming Workshops & Classes —

“Not So Odd Times – Fun With Odd Times and Meters -or- It’s Just 2’s and 3’s” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 1st, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use solkattu and the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at feeling odd meters (like 3’s, 5’s, 7’s, 9’s, 11’s, and so on) with comfort and ease. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20. Pre-register by replying to this email or by calling 872-4238.

Women’s Rhythm and Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Tuesdays 9:30am-11am, December 4, 11 & 18 at at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. Come as you are. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together and we’ll play. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. $25 for the three week series, please inquire about trades and alternative currency if that would be helpful for you. Please RSVP by replying to this email so I can plan accordingly. It is my ideal to have you commit to all three weeks for the consistency of the group and building on the learning, but I understand that is not always realistic, and you can still drum with us.

“Musical Improv – Being Comfy Without A Net -or- Learning To Weave One In The Moment” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 8th, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use some auxiliary percussion instruments along with the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at both rhythmic and melodic improvisation, musical harmony, and creating our own music in the moment. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20. Pre-register by December 3rd by replying to this email or by calling 872-4238, 5 participant minimum.

Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20. You can pre-register by replying to this email.

— January World Music—

Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

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It is very likely that being fully present in the body (or rather, in the deeper energy field of the body) brings not only the peace of an ineffable presence, but also a great lightness to the physical form. And it is very likely that you will experience greater vitality, vibrancy, and a sense of well-being and joy. ~Amoda Maa Jeevan

We hope you are doing well and finding completion to your summer endeavors. We have been savoring the blue-sky days, some frost, and touches of moisture.

A couple of events of note coming in the next month:

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble will be traveling to Grand Junction, CO (November 10th) and Montrose, CO (November 11th) to play on the Western Slope Concert Series for two matinee shows.

Our debut album, “Music for Everyday Life” is in the mastering phase right now and we’re just about to send it in for duplication! We are on track to have copies in hand for our CD release party on December 15th at the Paradise Theatre (and will let you know other ways to get a copy soon)! You can get your tickets to the CD release party online here or by visiting one of the local ticket outlets (Paradise, Cirque, Lizzy’s Mkt).

many blessings,
Arlyn and David

— UPCOMING Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble EVENTS —

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, clarinet, tenor saxophone, marching baritone, and voices.

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance in Grand Junction at 3pm on Nov. 10th. at the Unitarian Universalist Church more info: here.

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance at 3pm at the Montrose Pavilion on Nov. 11th. more info: here.

Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20

— Other Upcoming Workshops —

“Not So Odd Times – Fun With Odd Times and Meters -or- It’s Just 2’s and 3’s” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 1st, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use solkattu and the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at feeling odd meters (like 3’s, 5’s, 7’s, 9’s, 11’s, and so on) with comfort and ease. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20. Pre-register by November 29th by replying to this email or calling 872-4238, 5 participant minimum.

“Musical Improv – Being Comfy Without A Net -or- Learning To Weave One In The Moment” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 8th, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use some auxiliary percussion instruments along with the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at both rhythmic and melodic improvisation, musical harmony, and creating our own music in the moment. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20. Pre-register by December 3rd by replying to this email or calling 872-4238, 5 participant minimum.

— Other Upcoming Events —

David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Paonia, CO, Friday November 16th from 4:30pm, in the gym at the VoTech (old Paonia Middle School) next to Paonia Elementary School. The culmination of a two week in-school and after-school dance residency for 3rd through 6th graders.

World Music ~ Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

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“Learning to center your attention on the process of what you are doing instead f what you are trying to achieve, using the goal as a rudder instead of a reminder of what is left to be done, learning to work without judging your process: these are all simple shifts in perspective that completely transform the experience of going through your day. This is the state of being fully engaged.” ~Thomas M. Sterner “Fully Engaged: Using the Practicing Mind in Daily Life”

We hope you are well. It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for us, with a lot of really neat musical and educational experiences.

We hope to see you soon.

To help Embodying Rhythm and the World Music in Paradise better know you, we made a quick survey/feedback form about the Gamelan performances. If you attended either the workshop, the concert, or one of the school outreach events please feel free to take a moment to give us your feedback. here.

Blessings,
Arlyn and David

—Upcoming Classes

Marimba Class with Arlyn Alderdice for teens and adults. Saturdays October 20, 27, and November 3, 2018. 10:30am to noon. Playing marimba is a great way to keep your brain fresh and active. All instruments provided. Experience the joy of making music in ensemble in a safe and gentle environment. open to beginners as well as continuing students. $40 for the three week series. Please pre-register by contacting Arlyn: 872-4238 or via our website.

–Upcoming Concerts in order of Appearance

David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Crested Butte. Thursday October 4th, 6pm. Culminating a two week residency at the Crested Butte Community School.

David Alderdice and Friends perform as part of the Paradise Theatre’s 90th anniversary celebration. Join the sounds of David on percussion, Dylan Fixmer on mandolin, vocals, & trumpet, Zack Reaves on cello, and Ben de Kock on upright bass playing live music to a 1918 silent Charlie Chaplin film. Plus a fun second set of eclectic acoustic music. October 5th, 7:30pm. tickets

Guitar Masterclass Workshop with Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque – Friday, October 19th 5:00pm at the Paradise Theatre. These two amazing world renowned acoustic guitar players will be giving an in-depth masterclass inspiring attendees with rhythms, melodies, techniques and ideas stemming from the flamenco, jazz, rock, and Balkan musical traditions. Feel free to bring a notebook and your guitar or instrument. Ages 13 through adult. Students (under 18) $15 / Adults $30

World Music ~ Goran Ivonavic & Fareed Haque on Friday, October, 19th 2018. 7:30pm International guitar duo. Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of flamenco, jazz, classical, rock and the Balkan region, this performance features the unrivaled guitar artistry of two of the finest players of their respective generations. Their music is carefully balanced between blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty. tickets

World Music Add-On ~ Zimbabwean Music – October 23rd 2018 at a private residence in Paonia. One of our teachers, Musekiwa Chingodza, will be traveling through Colorado from Zimbabwe and will be offering a Zimbabwean Mbira (traditional thumb piano) Workshop 4:30pm, Zimbabwean Song Workshop 5:30pm, as well as a house concert at 7pm. More info.

David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Hotchkiss, CO, Friday October 26th from 6-7pm. At the Hotchkiss K-8. The culmination of a two week residency.

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance in Grand Junction at 3pm on Nov. 10th. more info: here.

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance at 3pm at the Montrose Pavilion on Nov. 11th. more info: here.

David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Paonia, CO, Friday November 16th from 6-7pm. At Paonia Elementary School. The culmination of a two week residency.

World Music ~ Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm. CD release party. The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, trombone, saxophone, and voices. tickets

Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20

World Music ~ Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

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“Space to Create” survey for all artists/creatives and supporters of Paonia’s creative community

Help advance plans for a new, creative space facility in Paonia, CO by taking this survey. We think that a dedicated performing arts space would be great for the area and you can write that into the survey if you think so too, and tell them what other kinds of creative spaces you’d like to see.

Well, school has started and while the days are still warm, we can start feeling a touch of the cool fall winds in the air and a few of our trees are already turning colors. Hooray for sauerkraut, fresh apples, tomatoes and the late summer/early fall bounty.

We look forward to a 20 person Balinese Gamelan orchestra on September 21st as the first concert on the World Music in Paradise season. Gamelan is not something that you get to see every day here in rural Colorado and it will transport you to a different time and place. There is a workshop on Saturday September 22nd so that you can try playing Gamelan too. Please come out and support bringing World Music to the North Fork Valley. Also, please contact us if you are interested in information about sponsoring the World Music in Paradise series. Thanks to everyone who came out for Latcho Drom and made that evening a success!

These next three months are going to be very full of music and music offerings for us, please see the list below or full list here on our website. David is drumming for Celebrate the Beat at all three North Fork Valley Schools as well as in Crested Butte and Arlyn is offering a women’s drumming class in September (two spots left, details here) and a marimba class series in October. We will also be busy preparing and performing some other great concerts that we have on the books. We hope that you are doing the things that offer your gifts to the world as well as rejuvenating your spirit through doing the things that call you.

blessings,
Arlyn and David

–Upcoming Concerts in order of Appearance

NFV Community Band at Sustainable Settings, Saturday September 15th, performing as the NFV Funk Ensemble, more info here.

David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Crawford, CO, Thursday September 13th from 6-7pm. At the North Fork Montessori School at Crawford. The culmination of a three week residency.

Gamelan Tunas Mekar at the Paradise Theatre, Friday, September, 21st 2018. 7:30pm. A 20 person Balinese orchestra with traditional dancers accompanied by bamboo flutes and hand drums. Tunas Mekar is under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan. Tickets

David Alderdice solo set at The Salon in Carbondale, Saturday, September 22, 6:30pm – 9:30pm at The Launchpad 76 South 4th Street, Carbondale, CO, tickets: here.

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble at Mountain Harvest Festival. Saturday, September 29th. At the Paradise Theatre in Paonia at 8:15pm, more info and tickets.

Classical Celtic World Fusion band, FEAST at the Mountain Harvest Festival. Saturday, September 29th. At the Paradise Theatre in Paonia at 10:15pm, more info and tickets.

NFV Community and Parade Band at Mountain Harvest Festival. Sunday, September 30th. At the Paonia Town Park, 1:30pm – 2pm, free.

David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Crested Butte. Thursday October 4th, 6pm. Culminating a two week residency. At the Crested Butte Community School.

David Alderdice and Friends perform as part of the Paradise Theatre’s 90th anniversary celebration. Join the sounds of David on percussion, Dylan Fixmer on mandolin, vocals & trumpet, Zack Reaves on cello, and Ben de Kock on upright bass playing live music to a 1918 silent Charlie Chaplin film. Plus a fun second set of eclectic acoustic music. October 5th 7:30pm. tickets

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performances at the Montrose Pavilion on Nov. 10th and in Grand Junction on Nov. 11th. more info: here.

___UPCOMING CLASSES___

–Women’s Rhythm and Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice

Wednesdays 9:30am-11am, September 12, 19, 26, and October 3. $35 for the four weeks. Two spaces left. Contact Arlyn to register. Open to beginner and experienced drummers, this will be a great way to deepen your relationship to rhythm and music and empower yourself to play.

–Marimba Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice for teens and adults

3 Saturdays from 10:30am – noon: October 20, 27 and November 3, 2018
$40 for the three week series. Please pre-register, open to beginner players as well as continuing students.

Playing marimba is a great way to keep your brain fresh and active. All instruments provided. Experience the joy of making music in ensemble with our 4.5 octave beautiful wooden instruments in a safe and gentle environment. Address provided upon registration: 872-4238 or contact

–Full World Music in Paradise Concert Season Info

David Alderdice is excited to be producing four world-class World Music concerts for the World Music in Paradise concert series at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia for the 2018-19 season. The series also features many in-school music outreach programs at the local schools with support from The Learning Council and Arts for All. There will also be educational music workshops offered by the world musicians while in town. Tickets for all concerts: $20 advance, $25 door, $15 students. 970-527-6610, Paradise Theatre.

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Gamelan Tunas Mekar on Friday, September, 21st 2018. 7:30pm A 20 person Balinese orchestra with traditional dancers accompanied by bamboo flutes and hand drums. Tunas Mekar is under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan. tickets

Goran Ivonavic & Fareed Haque on Friday, October, 19th 2018. 7:30pm International guitar duo. Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of flamenco, jazz, classical, rock and the Balkan region, this performance features the unrivaled guitar artistry of two of the finest players of their respective generations. Their music is carefully balanced between blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty. tickets

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm. CD release party. The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, trombone, saxophone, and voices. tickets

Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

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Gamelan Angklung Music Workshop with Gamelan Tunas Mekar – Saturday, September 22nd 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Learn to play music on a traditional set of Balinese Gamelan Angklung from Balinese instructor and artist in residence, I Made Lasmawan and his students. Gamelan Angklung are tuned metal gongs and metelophones that you strike with a little wooden mallet. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Students (under 18) $5 / Adults $15

Guitar Masterclass Workshop with Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque – Friday, October 19th 5:00pm at the Paradise Theatre. These two amazing world renowned acoustic guitar players will be giving an in-depth masterclass inspiring attendees with rhythms, melodies, techniques and ideas stemming from the flamenco, jazz, rock, and Balkan musical traditions. Feel free to bring a notebook and your guitar or instrument. Ages 13 through adult. Students (under 18) $15 / Adults $30

Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20

Zimbabwean Music – There will also be 2 more add-on workshops offered on October 23rd 2018 at a private residence in Paonia. One of our teachers, Musekiwa Chingodza, will be traveling through Colorado from Zimbabwe and will be offering a Zimbabwean Mbira (traditional thumb piano) Workshop 4:30pm, Zimbabwean Song Workshop 5:30pm, as well as a house concert at 7pm. More info.

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Wild Geese

You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about your despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting —
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.

We hope that you are enjoying some fresh veggies and fruit during this season of natural abundance! And we hope you are enjoying some natural beauty as well.

We are pleased to be announcing the 2018-19 World Music in Paradise season and we hope that you will support this new series that David is producing, as we are really excited about the line-up and feel that these are some world-class offerings. See below for the concerts. As a kick-off for the series, there will be a screening of the iconic film Latcho Drom, a visual music documentary of the Romany people musical journey from India through the Silk Road to Spain. This film event will be on Monday August 27th and will be a fundraiser for the new concert series. All the musicians coming through town for these concerts will be doing in-school music outreach as well as some educational workshops. Please contact us if you are interested in information about sponsoring the series.

Hooray! Our Marimba, Rhythm, and Music Summercamp had a successful first run. Thanks again to everyone who made it possible, including all our campers. We’ll let you know as soon as we can about next season’s camp so that you can get it on the calendar. To hear a taste of what we worked on in camp, join us at Farm to Fiddle on Saturday August 11th at Hotchkiss Town Park at 3:30pm. The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble will play at 4pm.

blessings,
Arlyn and David

___UPCOMING EVENTS___

–Farm to Fiddle – August 10th and 11th at the Creamery in Hotchkiss

NFV Community and Parade Band – Friday, 1pm to 1:50pm

Embodying Rhythm 2018 Summercamp Band – Saturday, 3:30-4pm.

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble – Saturday, 4-5pm

–Pretty Gritty in Colorado with David Alderdice

Paradise Theatre, Paonia, CO. Saturday, August 18th at 7:30pm – with opener Moth to Moonlight. David will be playing with both bands. – Tickets available at the Cirque Cyclery, Lizzy’s Market, the Paradise Box Office and online

–Summer Solace with Craig Childs and Friends (including David Alderdice)

Set upon a backdrop of dazzling and haunting natural images and accompanied by a troupe of talented musicians, storyteller Craig Childs takes us to wild places: in the landscape and points beyond.

–Upcoming Women’s Rhythm and Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice

Wednesdays 9:30am-11am, September 12, 19, 26, and October 3. Come as you are. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together and we’ll play. Bring your instruments or use ours. $35 for the four week series at our teaching studio. Please register by September 4th – minimum enrollment 4, maximum 10. This group is open to women and girls ages 12 and up. Contact for registration and directions.

–World Music in Paradise Concert Season

David Alderdice is excited to be producing four world-class World Music concerts for the World Music in Paradise concert series at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia for the 2018-19 season. The series also features many in-school music outreach programs at the local schools with support from The Learning Council and Arts for All. There will also be a few educational music workshops offered by the world musicians while in town. Tickets for all concerts: $20 advance, $25 door. 970-527-6610, Paradise Theatre.

Latcho Drom documentary screening fundraiser on Monday, August 27th, 2018. 7:00pm. $10 donation. The journey of the Romany people told through musicians and dancers of India, Egypt, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, France, and Spain. Co-sponsored by The Learning Council.

Gamelan Tunas Mekar on Friday, September, 21st 2018. 7:30pm Large Balinese orchestra with traditional dancers. Based in Denver, Colorado, USA, Gamelan Tunas Mekar is a large community orchestra under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan.

Goran Ivonavic & Fareed Haque on Friday, October, 19th 2018. 7:30pm International guitar duo. Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of flamenco, jazz, classical, rock and the Balkan region, this performance features the unrivaled guitar artistry of two of the finest players of their respective generations. Their music is carefully balanced between blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty.

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, trombone, saxophone, and voices.

Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm

This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out.

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“This love is actually part of you; it is always flowing through you. It’s like the subatomic texture of the universe, the dark matter that connects everything. When you tune in to that flow, you will feel it in your own heart—not your physical heart or your emotional heart, but your spiritual heart, the place you point to in your chest when you say, “I am.” ― Ram Dass, Be Here Now

We are really enjoying the longer summery days, though some nights it’s a bit harder to get the little one to bed because we forget to come inside until dark, there are just so many outside adventures calling.

For June, we have four library musical outreach events (Olathe, Montrose, Fruita & Collbran) and The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble will be playing at the Grand Junction Farmer’s Market at the end of the month. We’ll play live in the NFV again with the marimbas in August (see our extended schedule here). The marimba album is coming together and all the ensemble tracking is completed!

Thanks to the women who made it out to drum at the end of May. Yay for music making together as women. We’ll gather again on Sunday, July 8th from 4-6pm details.

many blessings,
Arlyn & David

–Live Music in June

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble at the Farmer’s Market in Grand Junction, CO
Thursday, June 28 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Grand Junction Farmer’s Market, Main Street Grand Junction. The band will be playing some funky, fun polyphonic marimba music from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, as well some new original compositions from the ensemble. More info.

–Upcoming Library Outreach Events

Embodying Rhythm Music Outreach Ensemble in Olathe, CO
Thursday, June 14 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Join the bookmobile for an educational and engaging music experience at Olathe town park, Libraries Rock! With David Alderdice, Arlyn Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Dylan Fixmer.

Embodying Rhythm Music Outreach Ensemble in Montrose, CO
Thursday, June 14 | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm. Join the bookmobile in Buckley Park in Montrose at 2pm. Located at 300 N. Nevada Ave between North 3rd and 4th streets. Libraries Rock! With an educational an engaging music program with David Alderdice, Arlyn Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Dylan Fixmer.

Embodying Rhythm outreach in Fruita, CO
Wednesday, June 27 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Fruita Kids Club at the library. With David & Arlyn Alderdice and a fun interactive music experience.

Embodying Rhythm outreach in Collbran, CO
Friday, June 29 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Collbran at the library for pre-schoolers. With David & Arlyn Alderdice and a fun interactive music experience.

–Upcoming Women’s Gathering

Sunday, July 8th, 4-6pm. Come as you are. Women’s drumming and rhythm with Arlyn Alderdice. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together and we’ll play. Bring your instruments or use ours. Offered by donation at the Heideman’s dome. Open to women and girls ages 10 and up. Contact for information and directions.

–Summercamp info

Sunday, July 15th, through Friday, July 20th, 2018 – Embodying Rhythm’s Marimba, Rhythm and Music Summercamp with David Alderdice and Arlyn Alderdice. This year’s sleep-away camp will be located on private property outside Crawford, CO at the modern Crystal Creek Lodge at the foot of Black Mesa. Experience the joy of making music in ensemble while learning fun, accessible, and applicable concepts about rhythm, melody, harmony, and groove. This camp is geared for students grades 6 through adult. Please visit our website for pricing, schedule, and full details: http://embodyingrhythm.com/marimba/marimba-summercamp-2018/

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Here is breathing practice written for massage therapists but applicable to everyone by Suzanne Scurlock-Durana to help slow down and enjoy your precious life a little bit more.

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I belong to the beloved, have seen the two
worlds as one and that one call to and know,